This year in particular, more families are saying that they need free toys for Christmas or their kids will not have a visit from Santa. When kids still believe in Santa Clause, most parents want to keep them that way as long as they can.

It is a beautiful thing. However, reality kicks in and parents find it hard to pretend that something is going to change to help them. But, free toys do help even when they are not expensive toys.

Families that shop at the Dollar Tree stores will find that they are able to get some toys and there are organizations that give away free, cheap toys.